UBalt's Trial Teams
Learn to be an effective storyteller and persuasive oral speaker in a supportive and rigorous environment. Whether you want to be a litigator or a transactional attorney, a trial team experience can significantly enhance your ability to be a persuasive public speaker in whatever area of law you decide to practice.
Advocacy teams and competitions accustom you to the etiquette and environment of a courtroom while sharpening the skills you need to build a convincing argument. The Board of Advocates annually offers opportunities for students to try out and participate on competitive trial teams. Trial teams conduct full trials in a competitive atmosphere using a fictional problem. Students learn how to present a case to a jury using persuasive trial tactics. They learn to think on their feet in making arguments and in examining trial witnesses. Academic credit for some teams is available.
Fall 2019 Employment Law Trial Team, coached by Prof. Michael Spekter.
